Law Practice
Nov. 20, 2018
Lawyers, judges and Facebook friends
Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate, socialize and stay in touch. In terms of users, the social media revolution has swept up lawyers, clients, and yes, even judges.
Wendy L. Patrick
Wendy is a California lawyer, past chair and advisor of the California State Bar Ethics Committee (Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct), and past chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee. Any opinions expressed here are her own, and do not reflect that of her employer. This article does not constitute legal advice.
Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate, socialize and stay in touch. In terms of users, the social media revolution has swept up lawyers, clients, and yes, even judges. Facebook remains one of the most popular sites. This leads to a question that comes up frequently within ethics circles around the country. Can judges and lawyers be Facebook friends?
One of my fellow San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics ...
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